A payout is the transfer of funds from your Stripe account balance to your linked business bank account. After you successfully charge a customer, the funds are held in your Stripe account. Depending on your payout schedule, Stripe will then automatically transfer these funds to you. This process is also sometimes referred to as a “settlement” or “transfer.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How often will I receive my money from Stripe?
    Your payout schedule depends on your country and business type. In many regions, payouts are processed on a 2-day rolling basis. You can often choose a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule in your Stripe Dashboard settings.
  • Can I get my money faster?
    In some regions, Stripe offers “Instant Payouts” for a small fee, which allows eligible users to transfer their balance to a debit card within minutes.
  • Where can I track my payouts?
    You can view the status of all past and upcoming payouts in the “Balance” or “Payouts” section of your Stripe Dashboard.

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